Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Waltham Grade No. 68 Pocket Watch

American Waltham Watch Co.

Grade: No. 68

Mixed Run: No. 68 (15 Jewels) and Lady Waltham (16 Jewels)

Manufacturer: Waltham
Manufacturer Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Movement Serial Number: 5733296
Grade: No. 68
Model: 1891
Estimated Production Date: October 1892 - September 1897
Run Quantity: 3,500
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,890
Size: 0s
Jewels: 15j    Mixed Run
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: c.1900 Waltham Factory Ledger Book 2 [NAWCC]
1954 Waltham "Gray Book" List
NAWCC Waltham Serial Digest
Case: Various
Run ID: 14302.G1.0S50.01891M19.H3768.U21.15J3438
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.30
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
25.75
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.028%
Registry Population: 11 (0.31%)
Research Note: #5732525: Reported as featuring 16 Jewels., Raised Gold Settings, Exposed Pallets

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · December 17, 2022

Serial Number 5733464 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · May 11, 2021

Serial Number 5732525 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2021

Serial Number 5733066 was reported as accurate.

ABUMALEK 97 · January 23, 2021

Serial Number 5733066 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · December 29, 2018

Serial Number 5732525 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My example has 16 jewels, with visible center
jewel in gold setting.

Anonymous · September 12, 2018

Serial Number 5732130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2018

Serial Number 5732130 was reported as accurate.

FrauKauz1 2 · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 5733303 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2017

Serial Number 5733303 was reported as accurate.

Walter 63 · September 7, 2015

Serial Number 5733722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2015

Serial Number 5730877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2015

Serial Number 5731907 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not Adjusted
Movement Setting: Pendant

Anonymous · January 10, 2015

Serial Number 5731907 was reported as accurate.

crispy 322 · August 5, 2013

Serial Number 5733229 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2012

Serial Number 5733348 was reported as accurate.

Waltham Grade No. 68 Pocket Watch